Provider comparison
Smart Pension vs Aviva
Side-by-side comparison from the PerkIQ directory. Cover, pricing, regulator status, and fit at a glance.
Category
Pension & Retirement
Pension & Retirement
Best for
Businesses of all sizes
Businesses of all sizes
Pricing model
Depends on employer size and set-up route
On request
UK presence
UK master trust
UK insurer
Regulator
Master trust authorised by The Pensions Regulator
FCA and PRA regulated insurer (see FCA Register)
Strapline
Smart Pension runs a workplace pension master trust with a digital set-up for employers and an app for members.
Aviva offers workplace pensions for employers, including a group personal pension and a master trust, alongside group protection.
What's included
- Online set-up. Employers set up and run the scheme online.
- Member app. Employees check and manage their pension in an app.
- Payroll integrations. Connects to payroll software including Xero, Sage and IRIS.
- Fund choice. A default fund plus other options, including responsible investment funds.
- Group personal pension. A contract-based workplace pension for auto-enrolment.
- Aviva Master Trust. A trust-based workplace pension run by a trustee board.
- Group protection. Group life and income protection available alongside the pension.
- Direct or through an adviser. Available directly or through a financial adviser or broker.
At a glance
- Authorised by The Pensions Regulator
- Digital set-up
- Member app
- Payroll integrations
- FCA and PRA regulated
- Group personal pension
- Master trust option
- Group protection available
Pick the right one with data, not a sales pitch
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Information on this page is editorial, gathered from public sources and the providers' own materials, and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation. For a quote, contact each provider directly or speak to an FCA-authorised broker. PerkIQ is not a reseller and earns no commission on provider sign-ups.